Oak Hill News

For those seeking to marvel at man's sheer ingenuity and problem-solving skills, the New River Gorge Bridge majestically spans the New River between Fayetteville and Lansing.

Domestic violence is a serious and frightening problem many women face on a daily basis.

Law Enforcement will be highly visible. OAK HILL -- Drivers will see a lot of troopers hitting West Virginia's highways over the next several days.

Sure, I could sit at the computer and read them but what fun is that. The libraries now require you to download a new version of Adobe reader, and now the only mobile device you can import an e-book to is a Sony Reader! I knew it seemed too good to last.

Wine, jazz, face painting and fun rounded out FestivALL on Saturday. Thousands of people gathered across Charleston to spend a sunny day perusing art on Capitol Street and sampling wine on the University of Charleston lawn.

Special Olympics eighth annual Special Olympics Bluegrass Day, Pipestem State Park amphitheater.

The Tourism Commission has issued $2.8 million in grants to businesses that help make West Virginia a preferred destination, and casinos are again big winners.

The third annual Sikh Parade will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday beginning at the Damesh Darbar Sikh Temple, 860 Oak Hill Ave.

"Donald Hogg, loving husband to Ruth Hogg, married March 8, 1958." "Our beloved Elizabeth." "My wonderful husband, Bob Elder." Greathie Thompson.

Oak Hill will be smoke-testing sewer lines starting next week. Officials say lines around the city will be tested from next Monday through July 10th.

Oak Hill Police have a new building to call home. City police have moved into a new headquarters building on Virginia Street in Oak Hill.

Filled with the excitement of having completed their year-long program, members of the 2008-09 Class of Leadership Fayette County were awarded with certificates and a commitment of $500 toward college expenses during commencement ceremonies held May 17.

Governor Joe Manchin's Select Panel on Limited Video Lottery will host a public hearing in Fayette County Thursday morning.

Robert Kovack always telephoned his parents if he planned to take a break from Virginia Tech and head home to tranquil Rivesville, nestled outside Fairmont in Marion County.

Shirley Love has a voice that was made for TV and politics. He used it for both.

Man found in store after closing. OAK HILL -- Police officers arrest a suspect for breaking and entering into the K-Mart in Oak Hill.

For more than 50 years, the Oak Hill Swim Club has offered a safe summer place for kids and adults.

Erin Faye Cogar and Benjamin Jenkins Mauney announce their engagement. An Aug. 8, 2009 wedding is planned at David Baptist Church of Kings Mountain.

The White Oak Rail Trail Committee and Fayette County Chamber of Commerce are urging Oak Hill citizens and visitors to take the White Oak Challenge.

Thumbs up ... to the Fayette County Fraternal Order of Police for its first awards dinner.